The Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, will celebrate 20 years of independence in May. The former leader who led the country in its early years spoke with NHK World about those difficult first steps, and his hopes for the future.

Traces of the infamous "Death Railway" have resurfaced in Thailand after more than four decades underwater, revealing relics of the Japanese structures built by forced labor during World War Two — and offering a rare and fleeting glimpse into one of the conflict’s darkest chapters.

In May, NHK World visited the site with a villager who grew up along the tracks... just before rising water submerged them once again.

The Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, will celebrate 20 years of independence in May. The former leader who led the country in its early years spoke with NHK World about those difficult first steps, and his hopes for the future.

The Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, will celebrate 20 years of independence in May. The former leader who led the country in its early years spoke with NHK World about those difficult first steps, and his hopes for the future.

The Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, will celebrate 20 years of independence in May. The former leader who led the country in its early years spoke with NHK World about those difficult first steps, and his hopes for the future.

Make sure to evacuate early. It is dangerous to evacuate on foot or by car in the middle of a flood. Here are some important points that will help keep you safe.

This year's Fourth of July was one for the history books. Across the United States, millions gathered to mark a major milestone: the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

The nation celebrated with parades, barbecues, and spectacular fireworks. Some of the brightest displays that lit up the night sky featured a little Japanese know-how…and NHK World went behind the scenes to find out more.

The Southeast Asian island nation of Timor-Leste, formerly known as East Timor, will celebrate 20 years of independence in May. The former leader who led the country in its early years spoke with NHK World about those difficult first steps, and his hopes for the future.

The World Cup brought soccer's biggest stars to the United States. Now, one nonprofit organization in New York City is trying to ensure the tournament has a lasting impact, creating opportunities for future talents. NHK World’s Inoue Yuki reports.

More than 80 years have passed since Japan occupied Singapore during World War Two, and historian Lim Shao Bin continues to search for answers buried in documents and war memorabilia — from a chapter of history that still shapes his country today. His work is deeply personal, driven by a conviction that confronting painful truths is essential to building lasting peace. At its core is a question: how can societies pursue peace without forgetting the past?